Elena
14 Oct, 2005
New York City
Asian benchmarks closed lower ahead of U.S. inflation data, led by Hong Kong's Hang Seng, down 1%. The Nikkei shed 0.2%. European stocks traded in the negative territory with the French CAC 40 leading the losers. General Electric posted strong Q3 earnings of 44 cents a share, meeting expectations. Hilton Hotels Corp. is buying Hilton Group's hotels for $6.3 billion. Consumer prices rose 1.2% in September on higher energy prices, exceeding expectations of a 0.9% rise.
123jump.com Staff
13 Oct, 2005
New York City
Another month, another trade deficit. This time it was $59 billion. Deficit with China accounted $18 billion and oil and energy related deficit was $22 billion. At the current pace of monthly deficit, the U.S. is set to record $710 billion deficit for the year 2005, highest ever. How long will it be before this catches up with the U.S. dollar? Shares of Apple Computer rose 10%.
Elena
13 Oct, 2005
New York City
A number of economic reports were released today. The Energy Department said that oil inventories rose by 1 million barrels in the week ending Oct 7, climbing to 306.4 million barrels. The Labor Department reported that September import prices index jumped 2.3%, the highest in 15 years. Export prices rose 0.1% after falling 0,1% in August. August trade deficit was recorded at $59 billion. Initial jobless for the previous week were reported at 389,000.
Elena
13 Oct, 2005
New York City
Oil inventories rose by 1 million barrels in the week ending Oct 7, climbing to 306.4 million barrels. September import prices index jumped 2.3%, the highest in 15 years. Export prices rose 0.1% after falling 0,1% in August. McDonald's Corp. released Q3 earnings outlook of 58 cents a share, exceeding expectations of 54 cents. The Web online engine Google and the cable company Comcast are to buy a stake in Warner Time's America Online for $5 billion.
Elena
13 Oct, 2005
New York City
Asian markets finished broadly in the red, led by South Korea's Kospi, down 1.9% on tech stocks. The Nikkei lost 0.1%. European stocks traded lower at mid-day on interest rate and inflation concerns.McDonald's Corp. released Q3 earnings outlook of 58 cents a share, exceeding expectations of 54 cents. The Web online engine Google and the cable company Comcast are to buy a stake in Warner Time's America Online for $5 billion. September import prices index jumped 2.3%, the highest in 15 years.
123jump.com Staff
12 Oct, 2005
New York City
For the third day in a row, falling tech stocks dragged broader averages down. Investors, who had bid up stocks of Apple and Advanced Micro before the earnings release, had to settle for a loss of 4.5% and 12%respectively. Apple released video iPod after the close and announced a deal with ABC Televison. Refco stocks drop another 22%.
Elena
12 Oct, 2005
New York City
The tech sector is a notable decliner in early going on Apple's disappointing outlook and Intel's downgrade. Various Fed officials are to speak during the day and market is nervous. Alan Greenspan said that the economy was weathering the climb in energy prices.The Fed Reserve Chairman did not comment specifically on interest rates increses, but his comments suggested that the strong U.S. economy could handle them.
Elena
12 Oct, 2005
New York City
The tech sector is a notable decliner in early going on Apple's disappointing outlook and Intel's downgrade. Various Fed officials are to speak during the day and market is nervous. Alan Greenspan said that the economy was weathering the climb in energy prices.
Elena
12 Oct, 2005
New York City
Asian-Pacific markets closed broadly down with the Nikkei down 0.7% on consumer confidence drop and unchanged monetary policy. The markets in Hong Kong and South Korea fell 2.2%. European stocks lost ground at mid-day, led by the DAX 30, down 0.6%. Harley-Davidson reported Q3 income rise of 96 cents a share vs. 77 cents a year ago, beating expectations of 90 cents a share.
123jump.com Staff
11 Oct, 2005
New York City
FOMC minutes revelaed little that surprised the market. The minutes noted that the aggregate demand is strengthening and rising energy prices are contributing to inflation pressures. Infosys quarterly earnings rose 36% on the strength in European outsourcing contracts. Gannett earnings dropped 4% on weakness in broadcasting advertising revenue.
Elena
11 Oct, 2005
New York City
Gannett, media company, posted Q3 earnings decline of $1.13 a share vs. $1.16 a year ago, meeting analysts
Elena
11 Oct, 2005
New York City
U.S. market averages opened in the positive on the back of strong Q3 earnings reports.Alcoa reported Q3 better-than-expected earnings of 33 cents a share, beating estimates of 29 cents. Genentech, biotechnological company, announced Q3 net earnings of 33 cents a share, up from 21 cents a share last year on operating revenue growth, topping analyst estimate of 30 cents.
Elena
11 Oct, 2005
New York City
Asian markets closed mostly higher with the Nikkei rising 2.5% after the long weekend on strong machinery and bank stocks. European stocks were also higher at mid-day , led by the German DAX 30, up 0.7%. Alcoa reported Q3 better-than-expected earnings of 33 cents a share, beating estimates of 29 cents. Genentech, biotechnological company, announced Q3 net earnings of 33 cents a share, up from 21 cents a share last year on operating revenue growth, topping analyst estimate of 30 cents.
123jump.com Staff
10 Oct, 2005
New York City
After the bell, Alcoa released third quarter earnings of 33 cents compared to 34 cents a year ago and beating lowered estimates of 29 cents. Market during the day rose and then fell as inflation concerns took over market sentiments. Delphi bankruptcy, lowered earnings outlook from Northrop and revenue outlook from chip maker Xilinx hurt the trading sentiment.
Elena
10 Oct, 2005
New York City
Insurance provider Lincoln National Corp. agreed to buy Jefferson-Pilot Corp. for $7.5 billion in cash and stock in a deal that will create one of the nation's biggest public life-insurance companies. General Motors fell 4.2% after auto parts maker Delphi was pressed to file under Chapter 11 of federal bankruptcy on Saturday.
